Construction Project Manager - Aviation

AECOM

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 240,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Project Manager - Aviation to be based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, Texas. You will manage one or more aviation projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, and budget adherence from business case through closeout.

Responsibilities include overseeing design and construction support, coordinating with design consultants, tracking progress via weekly reports, and coordinating with airport tenants and authorities.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project or Construction Management is preferred.
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods, CGMP contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage one or more aviation projects with scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
  • Oversee design and construction support activities.
  • Coordinate design reviews and ensure comments tracked and closed timely.
  • Report project status weekly to stakeholders.
  • Utilize Unifier, BIM, Primavera P6, SharePoint to manage project artifacts.
  • Coordinate with airport tenants, airlines, DFW departments, and other agencies.
  • Lead negotiations on design and construction phase services and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS + 10 years experience
Engineering/Architecture/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Unifier
BIM
Primavera P6
SharePoint

Job description

  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line: Transportation
  • Work Location Model: On-Site
  • Primary Location: US - Dallas, TX - 13355 Noel Road
  • Compensation: USD 160,000 - USD 240,000 - yearly
Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking aConstructionProject Manager -Aviationto be based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, Texas.

SUMMARY

Responsible for managing one or moreaviationprojects, including responsibility for scope, schedule and budget adherence in accordance with the written project documents and established policies and procedures. Project Managers will be responsible for projects from Business Case through Closeout.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administer one or more projects, to include responsibility for budget, schedule and quality adherence and performance, in accordance with the contract documents and established procedures.
  • Oversee all design and construction support activities for each assigned project.
  • Oversee the design consultants to ensure design projects stay on schedule and on budget.
  • Oversee the design review process to verify comments are tracked, responded to and closed out expeditiously per the required timelines.
  • Report on projects weekly via the Project Status Reports.
  • Utilize the DFW approved software to manage projects (Unifier, BIM, Primavera P6, Sharepoint, etc.).
  • Ensure the coordination of all project activities withairporttenants, airlines, DFW departments, governmental and other agencies.
  • Proactively resolve issues to keep projects on schedule and minimize client exposure.
  • Proactively work to avoid claims and resolve claims expeditiously to minimize client exposure.
  • Prepare and submit to senior management and/or DFW-DCC monthly report(s) detailing the progress, accomplishments, issues and current status of the project.
  • Review and concur in the proposed settlement of change orders, claims, and revisions to the design and/or construction scope, schedule and budget.
  • Assist DFW-DCC as requested in the development of RFQ’s and RFP’s and provide support as requested during the procurement process.
  • Lead (or approve) the negotiation of design and construction phase services, consultant fees and change orders, provide documentation and recommend acceptance by DFW-DCC.
  • Work closely with the Construction Manager to ensure projects are successful and in line with DFW goals and objectives.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
  • Must possess a valid Class C driver’s license and be able to obtain a certification to drive in DFW’s AOA movement area.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project or Construction Management + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience with alternative delivery methods, especially the Component Guaranteed Maximum Pricing (CGMP) contracts.
  • Civil PE license preferred but not required.
  • Previousaviationproject management experience preferred but not required.
  • Must be able to obtain a SIDA-cleared badge at DFW.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is not offered for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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